Birdcage (1996) Trailer | MGM Studios

In this remake of the classic French farce "La Cage aux Folles," engaged couple Val Goldman (Dan Futterman) and Barbara Keeley (Calista Flockhart) shakily introduce their future in-laws. Val's father, Armand (Robin Williams), a gay Miami drag club owner, pretends to be straight and attempts to hide his relationship with Albert (Nathan Lane), his life partner and the club's flamboyant star attraction, so as to please Barbara's father, controversial Republican Sen. Kevin Keeley (Gene Hackman).

Birdcage (1996)
Directed by: Mike Nichols
Screenplay by: Elaine May
Cast: Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane And Dianne Wiest
Rated R for language
Available on Blu-Ray, DVD and digital platforms.

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[justinhamilton]

What an amazing movie. The line “there’s only one place in the world i call home, and it’s because you’re there” has stuck with me for well over two decades. One of the most tender, longing quotes ever put to film.

[kilgoresapothecary]

What an absolutely brilliant film. Way ahead of its time. Robin Williams and Nathan Lane are legends.

[creativechau]

I'm assuming this trailer just tried to sell audiences by giving away the biggest plot points and Robin Williams being silly but I just watched this and it was one of the most perfectly paced, well written, refreshing, daring, and utterly hilarious film I've ever seen.

[Stefarooh]

Quite possibly the funniest comedy from the nineties. It's a complete riot. Nathan Lane steals the entire show in this one. Why don't they make comedies like this anymore? Comedies that are genuinely funny. In todays comedies you are lucky if you get one giggle and a smirk out of a 90 min run time. The world really has lost the ability to laugh at itself.

[sharontairy]

One of the funniest movies ever made! The whole cast was amazing! RIP Robin and Gene! Both are complete legends!

[cristiany]

This movie has done better job for inclusion and tolerance than anything done by netflix or disney

[LPJack]

RIP Gene Hackman (January 30, 1930 – February 18, 2025), aged 95
RIP Mike Nichols (November 6, 1931 – November 19, 2014), aged 83
RIP Robin Williams (July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014), aged 63
You will be remembered as legends

[somethingvisceral]

As a straight male who has no desire to see Bros (it looks moronic), and according to the guy behind it I'm homophobic because I'm not rushing out to see it, The Birdcage is one of my favorite films of all time. I absolutely love the chemistry between Lane, Williams, and Azaria. This movie is hilarious. It is wonderfully written. It is perfect.

[davidglover]

I'm not sure Nathan Lane has ever surpassed his role as Albert in this film, he managed to overshadow Robin Williams in this one.

[zacharysiple]

I watched this for the first time on Oct. 13th. (So, almost 7 months ago as of 5/9/23.) It's now one of my favorite comedies and one of my favorite movies in general. It's in my Top 10, in fact.

Believe it or not, my PASTOR recommended it to me a year ago. He loves Robin Williams, so this is actually one of HIS favorite movies! :0

[CourtneyPielok]

Absolutely HYSTERICAL film. IF You've not seen it, you MUST watch it. Right THIS SECOND. End of conversation.

[davaotripsters]

The original voice of Genie from Disney's Aladdin and Timon from Disney's The Lion King, Nathan Lane and Robin Williams featured in a main role of this MGM film, The Birdcage. And in fact, that Disney and MGM had a licensed deal was named after Disney-MGM Studios theme park and later renamed as Disney Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Florida.
Robin Williams is a great legend, but sadly, he passed away way back in 2014.
And this film is also a remake of the original 1979 film, La Cage Aux Folles also produced by United Artists and the same company who also produced The Man with No Name trilogy.

[jameskellspell]

Dear Mr. Lane, Happy Birthday (Feb 3!) Your amazing talent inspires so many. You are one of the most wonderful actors this country has ever known (after Marlon Brando :). Love and prosperity to you and your loved ones on this happy day!

[ZoeReed-bpws]

This movie was a masterpiece ahead of its time. They don't make movies like this anymore.

[Unfluencer]

williams, hackman, azaria, west, flockhart--and nathan lane steals the show. one of the best acting jobs in hollywood history.

[andywinslow]

How Robin didn't win an Oscar for this, I'll never know.

[MrGabeanator]

Robin and the release date sent me but I'm also planning to watch it this weekend

[ExtremeKnexRides]

Saw this film last year on the way to Orlando stumbled on it by accident on the flight what a fantastic film cant believe ive never heard of it.

[vladimir]

Amazing acting, humor and beautifully done.

[cjdavis]

The only thing that really bothered me about this movie was I thought the son was incredibly ungrateful, the way he treats his father's partner who helped raise him is despicable. And I just really found myself hating the son's character